Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech have today announced a new partnership and unveiled a major new life science and deep tech innovation workspace in West London in a significant new investment in the Imperial WestTech Corridor – a powerful engine for investment, inclusive economic growth, and job creation.
Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech have announced a new partnership to develop a major life sciences and deep tech innovation centre in White City, West London. The project, supported by a £200 million investment from Bruntwood SciTech, marks a significant step in expanding the Imperial WestTech Corridor and aims to strengthen the UK’s position in science, technology, and innovation.
The new facility, which will offer at least 200,000 sq ft of laboratory and workspace, is intended to support startups, scale-ups, and global companies working in deep tech and life sciences. It will be located within Imperial’s White City Deep Tech Campus and will enable businesses to collaborate with academics, clinicians, and researchers from the university. The announcement was made during London Life Sciences Week and welcomed by Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister for Science.
Construction of the new centre is expected to begin in 2026. It will be designed as a net zero carbon development, aligning with the sustainability commitments of both Imperial and Bruntwood SciTech. The facility will also run on 100% renewable energy in shared spaces.
The development comes as part of Imperial’s ongoing expansion of its White City campus, which already houses over 5,000 staff, students, and professionals working in fields such as biomedical engineering, public health, chemistry, and AI. The campus includes research hubs and commercial spaces aimed at fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Bruntwood SciTech, a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General, and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, brings experience from other UK innovation clusters in cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds. Its expansion into London connects the capital with a broader national network of innovation hubs.
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, described the partnership as an example of how collaboration between academia and the private sector can accelerate the commercialisation of advanced technologies. Local authorities also voiced support, with the Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council highlighting the project’s alignment with local industrial strategy and its potential for job creation.
The innovation centre forms part of a wider £2 billion investment commitment at Imperial’s White City site, which is set to become a 23-acre mixed-use campus for academic, clinical, commercial, and residential purposes.
